Communications and Public Relations Internship

Cause Areas

When

It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.

Where

8300 Longworth StreetDetroit, MI48209

About

Urban Neighborhood Initiatives works within works with communities in urban neighborhoods to build safe and thriving environments where people want to live, work, and play. We believe that healthy neighborhoods are the basic building blocks of a successful city. Accordingly, UNI concentrates on one neighborhood at a time as it builds an inclusive, collaborative template for a given community's renewal.

We are looking for talented, driven individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills to support our public relations team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with managing UNI’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Contribute content for UNI’s website and designing graphics as needed

Attending and assisting with media needs at various community events

Assist in creating press releases and blog posts about UNI’s work

Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media

Assist in planning events

Aid in volunteer management

Assisting with other administrative duties as assigned

Copy editing and proofreading

Media outreach

Media research

Creation and implementation of production schedules

Assisting with other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Public Relations, Communications, Writing or Marketing majors strongly preferred, but students of all education levels and areas of study will be considered.

Previous experience in social media management and professional writing are preferred

Ability to be on site in our office during Fall 2016

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Ability to handle information in a confidential, objective and professional manner

Duration: 10-15 hours of week, 10-15 Weeks

Compensation: Unpaid

Application Information

Students interested in applying should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to C.J. DeMille at cjdemille@unidetroit.org.